Category: Brand Makers

To be stronger and better, unplugging and recharging should be life’s mantra: Shilpi Kapoor, CMO, Airtel Payments Bank

Shilpi Kapoor, CMO, Airtel Payments Bank, said, "If you run too fast, the road is going to end soon. Everybody keeps talking about working 18 hours a day and putting in 100 percent. But I firmly believe that you have to take out time for yourself, in order to have a work-life balance."

Shilpi Kapoor believes that like we recharge our phones, we need to take time out to recharge ourselves when we are running out of charge, whether emotionally or physically.

Reliance will grow to be among the world’s Top 10 business conglomerates: Mukesh Ambani

The guests included celebrities and high-profile personalities from all walks of life and from all around the world who descended on the town in special charter flights. (Image sourced via Forbes India)

Read Mukesh Ambani’s 2023 Reliance Family Day Celebration speech in full. Ambani highlighted the importance of focusing on AI and data and the next-gen’s role in Reliance’s future growth.

Indian luxury consumers now put a greater emphasis on brand consciousness and experiential value: Morph Design Co’s Anjum Jung

Anjum Jung, founder and managing director, Morph Design Company and executive director, Prestige Group.

Anjum Jung, founder and managing director, Morph Design Company and executive director, Prestige Group, talks about her entrepreneurial journey, inspiration, and insights on the luxury home interiors category in India.

Minority shareholders reject appointment of Dish TV independent directors

In December 2023, as per Moneycontrol, the standoff between promoters and minority shareholders of Dish TV India Ltd escalated after close to 71 percent of the company’s shareholders rejected the appointment of four independent directors over corporate governance concerns at the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) held on December 22. (Image source: Moneycontrol Hindi)

The latest flare-up is part of an ongoing rift between the promoter family and minority shareholders over alleged lapses in corporate governance.

Lodestar UM’s CEO wants to bring the romance back into a resurgent ad world

"In the unfolding narrative of 2024, sustainability is positioned to take a prominent role. Consumer environmental consciousness propels a preference for brands committed to sustainability, carbon emission reduction, and ethical trade practices. Marketers are tasked with seamlessly weaving eco-friendly messaging into campaigns, showcasing a commitment to environmental responsibility," says Aditi Mishra, CEO, Lodestar UM.

Aditi Mishra, CEO, Lodestar UM, wants to go beyond mere statistics on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to add richness and depth to the advertising industry.

Bookstrapping: Wellness by Nathan Hill

Relatability is the thing about this book. For instance, here’s a line that applies to all office and family dynamics, “All social groups- no matter how egalitarian they seem on the surface-had one person who was at any given moment, on some deep and perhaps unconscious level, in charge.” (Image source: Amazon)

In Wellness by author Nathan Hill, ‘Wellness’ is the name of an organisation; a watchdog, that tests claims made by companies that their products actually work, as against a probable placebo effect.